Behr → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of Behr Valentine Heart 690B-5
The closest Valspar colour is So Long Shadow (1004-3B), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
So Long Shadow is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.17 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Valspar
Most people comparing Behr to Valspar are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close So Long Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 22.94Behr is 26
- Hex
- #AF7193#BA789E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if So Long Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bossy-Pants Pink V040-4ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- A Plum Job V039-4ΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Purple Stripe 1003-3BΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Valentine Heart 690B-5 matched across all 13 brands →